Hyderabad: The Telangana government has announced the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards (GTFA), recognizing outstanding films released between June 2, 2014, and December 31, 2023. Notable winners include Bahubali Conclusion, Fida, RRR, and Balagam.
Best Film Award Winners
- Rudramadevi – A historical biopic on Kakatiya ruler Rudramadevi.
- Shatamanambhavati – A family drama.
- Mahanati – A biographical film on actress Savitri.
- Maharshi – Mahesh Babu’s impactful social drama.
- Ala Vaikuntapuramulo – Allu Arjun’s blockbuster entertainer.
- Sitaramam – A critically acclaimed romantic film.
- Run Raja Run – A high-energy crime thriller.
GTFA Award Announcement & Ceremony
- GTFA Jury Chairman M Murali Mohan, a renowned film producer and actor, announced the winners at a press conference.
- The awards for 2024 and the selected films from 2014 to 2023 will be presented in a grand ceremony at Hitex, Madhapur, on June 14.
Reviving Telangana’s Film Awards Tradition
- After the formation of Telangana, the presentation of film awards like Nandi Awards was discontinued.
- Several requests were made to previous Chief Ministers, but they did not materialize.
- Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy responded positively, approving the Gaddar Film Awards and advising an extravagant awards function.
Special Film Awards
- NTR National Film Award – Nandamuri Balakrishna
- Paidi Jairaj Film Award – Director Mani Ratnam
- BN Reddy Film Award – Director Sukumar
- Nagireddy & Chakrapani Film Award – Producer Atluri Purna Chandra Rao
- Kantha Rao Film Award – Actor Vijay Devarakonda
- Raghupathi Venkaiah Film Award – Writer Yendamuri Veerendranath
With these awards, Telangana’s film industry sees a new wave of recognition, celebrating its cinematic excellence. 🎬🏆
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